Rebates for buyers

Just spotted an article about discount agent websites – looks like a perfect match for the ShackPrices.com do-it yourself crowd.  You can do a bunch of the legwork on your own and find an agent who will give you a discount when you’re ready to buy or when you’re over your head.  Good deal!  A few words of warning:

• The discount will probably be taken out of the service you receive
• Inexpensive agents can be less experienced and you might find yourself doing more yourself than you bargained for
• Agents really do provide value in determining the value of a property (even in addition to ShackPrices) and a good agent can provide service that more than pays for their commission.
• If you genuinely do the legwork yourself, many agents will be willing to give you a discount

If you’re looking to buy, take a look at a cash-back agent, but be sure to take a look at a full-cost one also.  Obviously everyone is different – super discount agents will work for some people, but not others.

Cheers,
Galen